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Nissan joins race to reclaim mini EV segment

September 7, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Nissan has announced plans to launch a new battery-electric mini-vehicle in Japan in early 2022. The small EV is part of a joint project with Mitsubishi and will have a nominal battery capacity of 20 kWh, which helps to keep the price down. However, competition at least overseas will be tough. Nissan joins a growing […]

Hyundai-Kia update US electric car line-up

August 30, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Hyundai and Kia are updating their electrified car line-up in the United States. Hyundai, for example, lowered the price for the Kona Electric while Kia is bringing in some new hybrid cars in the model year 2022. Said MY2022 also carries upgrades. First to Hyundai and the Kona Electric. The company’s longer-serving electric car will […]

VW to debut electric performance SUV as ID.5 GTX at IAA

August 8, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Volkswagen says it will put the VW ID.5 GTX on display at the IAA Munich Motor Show this September. The new e-car is the first to utilise the Group’s MEB platform in the form of an SUV coupé and will appear as a near-production concept at the show before going on sale next year. Details […]

Honda e Test: Stylish city car that fits a niche

August 7, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Meet the Honda e, the chic small car which the company packed full of hi-tech before bringing it to market. Last year, the electric car made a convincing first drive, considering the concept’s specifications. But what does the Honda e deliver in everyday use today? We took the Honda e to the test. Not just […]

Tesla reports more than $1 billion in net income in Q2

July 26, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

The latest Tesla earnings call reveals a tenfold increase in net income, meaning Tesla made over one billion dollars after expenses. The company also continues to produce at capacity, amid persisting global challenges and record demand for electric cars. Tesla reported $1.14 billion in (GAAP) net income for Q2 – the first time it has […]

Nidec aims for EV joint venture with Foxconn

July 22, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Foxconn and Nidec have launched talks to set up a joint venture in Taiwan next year to accelerate electric vehicle motor production as the two Apple suppliers push further into the market. Nidec wants Foxconn to help make automotive its largest business driver – only there’s some way to go. Marketshare, nothing less. Nidec had […]

Lucid Motors plans to launch in Germany in 2022

July 21, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

California-based electric car startup Lucid Motors plans to begin delivering its cars in Germany next year, as the new Country Manager Roberto Russo, confirmed to electrive. Also in 2022, the Air sedan is to arrive in other European countries too. That Lucid was planning to enter the German market had been rumoured for a few […]

Mercedes opens sales for new S-Class PHEV

July 21, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Mercedes-Benz opens sales of the new S-Class as a plug-in hybrid in time with the schedule set at the debut last year. Clients can now order the S 580 e opting for a short or long wheelbase at list prices starting at 123,736 euros. The plug-in hybrid has an electric drive delivering 110 kW and, […]

Schaeffler kickstarts e-axle production in China

July 19, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Schaeffler has started series production of its so-called 2in1 E-axle in Taicang, China. The first Chinese car equipped with this product will be launched shortly. After the market launch in China, the axle will also be used by a European OEM, according to Schaeffler. ‘2in1’ means the system combines the reduction gearbox and electric motor […]

Caterham looks to release purely electric roadster

May 17, 2021 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

British specialist brand Caterham is looking to secure its future and is working on an all-electric Seven set for launch in the coming years. A debut is likely to coincide with the company’s 50-year jubilee in 2023, UK media report. Autocar suggests calling the model EV Seven, citing Caterham CEO Graham Macdonald, who said he […]

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